Overview: “Sh’lach” recounts the story of the twelve spies sent to scout the Promised Land. Ten of them bring back a fearful report, leading to the people’s rebellion and God’s decree that the generation of the Exodus would wander for forty years. The portion also includes laws about offerings and tzitzit (fringes).
Commentary: The spies’ failure to trust God highlights the importance of faith over fear. For Messianic believers, the tzitzit serve as a reminder to live according to God’s commandments. Yeshua calls His followers to trust Him completely, even when circumstances seem daunting.